SAFETY INFORMATION

Pride Glasgow is a weekend of fun and enjoyment and we don’t want that experience spoiled by anythingso here’s some tips on how to make sure you’re safe throughout the weekend.

SECURITY

Ourselves, Serenity Security and Police Scotland appreciate your co-operation and patience when entering the event at Glasgow Green. You will probably notice more security this year, please do not be alarmed, this is for your safety and security.

A search will be conducted by trained security personnel as a condition of entry to the site. Please be patient if there are longer queues than normal, and please co-operate with any security requests and searches.

We work closely with the Police and this year you may see more armed police officers around Glasgow and at the festival site. Please don’t be worried, we don’t have any intelligence that there are any planned attacks on Pride Glasgow, but we feel we would rather be prepared for any eventualities.

We have offered specialist training to all our volunteers and staff for what to do in the event of an attack.

BAG SEARCHES AT THE EVENT ENTRANCES

All bags will be searched. We advise you do not bring a bag into the Festival unless essential as there may be long queues while all bags are searched. We reserve the right to search any size bag at any time.

Please try to limit the size of bag you bring to no larger than around the size of a sheet of A3 paper. This will allow us to be able to search bags faster and reduce queues.

There will be plenty of trained security staff and stewards around the festival site if you have any queries or concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to them. Please also report anything you are not sure about. Incidents of crime and disorder will be reported to the police.

Entry to the premises will be refused to any person who appears to be drunk, acting in a threatening manner or is violent.

LIQUIDS

Plastic bottles & cans of soft drink are allowed to be brought on site, as long as the seal is clearly intact and bottle has not been opened. Alcohol drinks are not allowed to be brought on site (this can be purchased at on site bars), nor is Glass bottles. Baby milk is allowed.

EMERGENCIES

In an emergency, please contact the nearest member of security for help.

There are First-aid personnel throughout the site who are fully equipped to deal with all situations.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Decide on a meeting point with your friends. Choose a time and place to meet up later in case you get separated from each other.

Keep your phone charged in case you’re separated from your friends.

Pride volunteers and Serenity Security are here to help you. Don’t be worried about asking for help in any situation, whether it’s asking for directions or to report something or someone you’re worried about.

Stay hydrated. There are drinking water points available just ask at the bar!

Keep your wits about you. Drink responsibly and know your limit.

Mixing drugs with other drugs and / or alcohol / prescription drugs can be a significant danger with risk of death.

Ask for help if you or your friends become unwell immediately. We are here to help you.

ITEMS BANNED FROM FESTIVAL SITE

The following items are banned from the Festival site and may be confiscated by our security and Police informed if appropriate. We also have the right to refuse entry dependant on the item confiscated.

Alcohol (this can be purchased on site)

Drugs, illegal substances and Legal highs including Poppers

Knife/weapons

Glass bottles

Unsealed plastic bottles

Fireworks/flares

Firearms

Our decision is final and these are clearly explained on conditions of entry.

TICKETS & WRISTBANDS

Pride Glasgow, Police Scotland and Serenity Security encourage all attendees to buy their tickets in advance and exchange your tickets for wristbands at one of our pre-exchange dates, to enable you a swift and simple access to the festival on the day(s) you have purchased.

Tickets can be bought in advance from here or from Delmonica’s – these are available immediately.

Entry will not be gained to the festival without having exchanged a ticket for wristband. Tickets can be exchanged for wristbands at the following times and dates: